Tag Archives: Discipleship

How to Start a Lay Church, Principle XII: Do Missions Often. Receive Your Provision on the Road

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Pastor Foley

Here’s a gospel reality that has been almost completely lost to the church today: Biblically, the message of the gospel and the messenger of the gospel are “joined at the hip.” That is, failing to welcome the messenger with hospitality … Continue reading →

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How to Start a Lay Church, Principle X: Use Volunteer Lay Pastors to Lead Local Churches

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Pastor Foley

It’s hard being a pastor in a traditional church setting. You have to be a theologian, a public speaker, a counselor, a manager, an event planner, a fundraiser, a mediator, a facilities manager, and about a hundred other things. No … Continue reading →

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How to Start a Lay Church, Principle IX: Leave the Kids in the Room with You When You’re Doing Church

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Pastor Foley

Humanity is mimetic, which is a fancy way of saying that God has wired us to learn by imitation far more than by any other method, whether explanation or training or emotional stimulation. Or coloring book page or Veggie Tales … Continue reading →

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